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Jul 8, 2021

Nathan Goldman Explains Why Stimulus Payments Were Effective in NC

Nathan Goldman, assistant professor of accounting, analyzed data from the third round of stimulus payments where North Carolina ranks No. 21 among the states in almost every metric.

Jul 5, 2021

Poole Podcast Episode 7: Empathy, Authenticity, and Soft Skills: Next Generation Leadership with Chuck Saia and Leigh Shamblin

Leigh Shamblin, director of leadership and a professor of practice and Chuck Saia, senior partner at Deloitte share their insights on leadership and everything in between.

Jul 2, 2021

Stacy Wood Suggests One-Jab Policy Will Help Overcome Vaccine Apathy

Stacy Wood sees the benefit in the new advisement of one-dose vaccines for those who have had COVID-19 as it cuts down on consumer anxiety and side effects by reducing the number of shots.

Jul 2, 2021

Rob Handfield Advises Waiting to Buy a Home Amid Decreasing Lumber Costs

Rob Handfield warns potential home buyers against purchasing during the initial decrease in lumber costs at it is still at peak price.

Jul 1, 2021

Mark Beasley on Risk Management Maturity and Enhancement

Mark Beasley joined the Business of Government Hour podcast to explain drivers of risk management enhancement, risk management maturity and what government agencies can learn about how other sectors manage risk.

Jun 25, 2021

Rob Handfield Explains Why US Companies are Struggling After Producing N95 Respirators During COVID

Rob Handfield, professor of operations and supply chain management, explains how restrictions on supplies from China led to U.S. companies entered the mask and N95 respirator market.

Jun 25, 2021

Tayah Butler Emphasizes the Importance of LGBTQ+ Terminology

Tayah Butler, director of diversity, equity and inclusion, was one of four local LGBTQ+ expert panelists taking a closer look at why terminology matters in the workplace and in everyday life.

Jun 24, 2021

Nathan Goldman Finds Furthering NC Budget Stalemate ‘Unacceptable’

Nathan Goldman, assistant professor of accounting, sees two options for North Carolina's $6.5 billion in tax revenue surplus: spend more or tax less.

Jun 24, 2021

Andrew Schmidt Runs the Numbers on Biden and Harris Income Taxes

Andrew Schmidt, associate professor of accounting, breaks down the increase in income taxes both President Biden and Vice President Harris will be paying under the American Families Plan.

Jun 24, 2021

Melissa Hart Explains No Credit Check Cards

Melissa Hart, senior lecturer in finance, lists the pros and cons of no credit check credit cards for applicants with no credit or negative credit they are trying to rebuild. “The only time suspicion would be raised is if they are not checking your credit, and do not require a deposit,” said Hart. “This situation…